First, after crusading the Blue Rose.

Natsuno and I went straight down the aisle... eventually reaching the entrance to the small room.

This is certainly a small room with a "candle calling for the night”.

I peeked inside, but it's still empty in the chest.

It also said in the notebook that it would take a year for the items obtained to come back to life, and it was only natural to say that there was nothing inside.

(Plus, there's no keeper monster. I wish you were here this time......)

If I had enemies, I would have had more opportunities to appeal to my companion Natsuno for excellence... Apparently, he's not going to do so well.

I took Natsuno-san and left the little room behind.

"Well, how long has Simino been exploring here? Seems a lot used to it..."

"Hmm? Well, I'm attacking you with two or three explorations per floor... more or less, maybe ten times"

"Heh...! Then, monsters too..."

"I've been fighting dozens of times already. You're so used to it."

"That's right...!

I've heard it, so I'll answer it, and Natsuno nods with a little gleam.

He's still gaining respect because of the fight he just fought.

It's a little ticklish to be able to look at a girl like this... well, I don't feel bad at all.

More, let's increase Natsuno's respect.

"... oh"

"Ah..."

And the chance came soon.

At the tip of several bends, nodding forward for less than ten meters is a rough gray beast with hairy hair.

… "Mourning Tanuki”.

"GYUU……!?"

”Mourning Tanuki" notices this one and sounds surprised.

I watched such an enemy calmly, putting a "romantic crossbow” on the floor and pulling the knife out of my hips.

Showing off the arm of the shooting twice in a row is also a bit unpretentious.

Now let's show Natsuno his ability to fight in close range.

"Wait a minute. I'll clean it up soon."

"Ugh, yeah."

To my proclamation, Natsuno nods with a slightly anxious look on his face.

I'm worried you're gonna be okay getting close to the enemy.

But that worry is utter concern.

Enemy LVs are 5 at best, so I wouldn't be able to do any damage to 23 of them.

Well, I'm not even going to bother eating you an attack.

Keep it up, I'm headed for Mourning Tanuki, and I'm running out of momentum.

The enemy seems to be in the position of interception, but the fear does not gush at all.

Rather, it's enough to figure out how you can look and fight.

(... ok)

Decide how to fight and change the way you hold the knife backwards as you run.

And deliberately, he broke into the enemy's range.

"GYUUU!!"

A sharp nail of "Mourning Tanuki”, shaken by a horizontal giraffe.

I calmly identify the orbit and move the hands of those who do not have knives to match it.

... Okay, I got you!

"Huh!"

"GYU!?"

Pull the captured "Mourning Tanuki” arm as if it were a back throw and thoughtfully.

Thanks to the difference in level and physique, "Mourning Tanuki" floats lightly in the universe.

I stuck a knife in the middle of such an enemy's torso with intent to kill.

"GYUU…"

With a slight groan, in the air the body of "Mourning Tanuki” turns into a swarm of light particles.

All right, we got a pretty high art victory.

It's like a fighting game or something special.

I deliberately sighed one sigh and put the knife in my sheath as I watched the light particles diffuse in front of me.

I look forward to Natsuno's reaction and want to get annoyed unexpectedly, but that's patience.

If you were knocking down and nibbling at your enemies, you would surely look pretty creepy.

I turned to Natsuno-san and raised one hand.

In contrast, Natsuno-san...

…………

... Ooh, it's hardening.

Apparently, the defeat was too vivid, which surprised me considerably.

But it's also for a moment.

Before I said anything, Natsuno came running over here with a "romantic crossbow”.

"Sa, saino, the, uh...!

Natsuno-san comes right around the corner and moves his mouth with momentum.

Her cheeks stained red and her nose was rough.

Seems pretty excited.

I said to Natsuno-san like, "What?".

Natsuno then shouted out loud with his eyes sparkling.

"Simino, that was so cool! Do you always fight like that?"

………… ... Well, occasionally. Sometimes we struggle harder. "

I'm a little confused as to what to answer, but I'll give you a response that doesn't break my dreams properly.

I'm not lying.

If you want to do it, you can do as much as you want with this first enemy.

But Natsuno seemed to have completely believed my answer like that, which made his eyes shine even brighter.

Uhm...... kinda feels like an actor who played a hero show on a kid opponent.

In Natsuno, I feel my ratings are rising.

"Well... in the meantime, one more shot inside."

"Ugh!

…………

Natsuno smiles cheerfully and nods.

At all, do you know what you've been told?

Excitement goes hand in hand, and I may have forgotten my shame.

Well, in Natsuno's eyes, though, my respect for me floats even stronger than just now.

The plan is going well.

(But just in case, I guess I'd like to take down a few more. I don't want to be easily disillusioned if I get bored somewhere in the future)

I think about that while I resume my exploration.

Natsuno-san and I are going to live together in the future, so we will also show you the sloppiness.

I honestly want to avoid being thought of as "Oh, I knew this guy wasn't that great" at that time.

Being seen that way should also interfere with co-living.

"This guy is amazing, so I can't help but have some bad places"... I wanted to appeal to excellence enough for you to think so.

(Well, it feels like enough already)

Turning a proper gaze, Natsuno realizes it and waits for this word with a face full of admiration and respect.

I already said, "What? I don't even ask."

Just silent, waiting for me to say something like a well-behaved loyal dog.

"... All right, all right"

"Huh... eheh"

You look like a dog, so I'll just stroke your head.

Then Mr. Natsuno never wondered why he had been stroked, but just turned that look into a sloppy grin.

Yeah, sounds good.

This would take care of me around you, and that would already be aggressive.

But then...

…………

"... Natsuno?

For some reason, suddenly, Natsuno becomes a blurry face.

My eyes are vain somewhere, and I'm out of focus.

... No way, this is.

I accidentally interrupt touching my head with that familiar look.

Then Natsuno's mouth moved slowly.

"Congratulations"

"...... Huh!?"

What came out of Natsuno's mouth was a mysterious congratulation.

And that tone clearly had a different vibe than the usual Natsuno-san's.

I don't know...... Feels like you're interested in something?

Innocence and childishness seeped out, like a child making an entrance.

………… ... Congratulations on what?

In the meantime, I'll throw the question.

Exactly too unnatural to realize...... probably Natsuno right now, not Natsuno.

Someone is taking over consciousness.

The question is, who is it?

I've felt something like "Dungeon Will” before, but could it be that again this time?

Natsuno then replied with a vain look.

"Brilliantly four, you're all set. Congratulations on completing Harlem."

"... oh thanks to you,"

"Phew, you're welcome"

Though I tried sarcasm, what I returned was a spare laugh.

No, I haven't changed my expression, so all I'm laughing at is my voice.

... but I was convinced with my current answer.

This guy is nothing more than the "will of the dungeon” he's been scattering evil.

Otherwise, you shouldn't say "you're welcome".

Well, I never thought the "will of the dungeon” would have been so clearly human.

"... so, this time using Natsuno's body, what are you here to say? I have a lot to complain about."

Now that we know who they are, we'll ask you a few questions.

This is the first time I've talked like this.

I guess there's something you want to tell me directly.

”Dungeon will” once again moved Natsuno's mouth to my question.

"I want to give you a little reward to celebrate the completion of Harlem."

"Reward......?

"Yes, a reward. You're gonna love this, aren't you?

”Dungeon will" answers in a pranky voice.

It's creepy that the expression is still empty... but apparently this time he prepared that 'reward' and a surprise for me.

But what the hell do you mean you'll give me?

Could it be a new item or something?

It's hard to think there's such a delicious story to tell......

"Cohon. Okay, I'll announce. Here's your reward for Kaihei-kun!

With that screaming, ”The will of the dungeon” manipulates Natsuno's body and rattles his fingers with pattiness.

... but then nothing happens.

Something didn't even appear, and the neighborhood was surrounded by silence.

"Uh... so, what's the reward?

"That's the reward. Well, to explain, I changed the contents of the fourth and fifth tiers of the chest a little bit. Save it."

"... I see"

Convinced, nodding.

For a moment, I suspected you failed to perform, but apparently you didn't.

If you just messed with the contents of the crate, there's no difference here, naturally.

But soon I twisted my neck.

I know the reward is "Changes in Crate Content," but if that's all, you don't have to bother showing up in front of me.

You'll just have to sneak off on your own.

Or is there still something I can do for you?

The ”will of the dungeon” went on against me wondering.

"Oh, and I'll give you a hint, too. That item... What a special piece of equipment for each of the four people Kahei-kun has made it into a thing! Heh heh heh heh heh heh, the five of us will have to explore it now ♪ Low level Summer and Autumn will be raising cancer from now on too"

………… ... I see, you know what? "

Now I understand everything about the "will of the dungeon” that sounds expressionless and entertaining.

I was wondering why you wanted to have a direct conversation with me... but apparently that was to convey this information.

”Dungeon will” has always been a plan to increase the number of my people, but this contact seems to be part of it.

"Why do you want us to increase the number of people exploring so much?

"That's a secret. If you want to know, go ahead and explore."

Although I've honestly asked, ”Dungeon Will” doesn't tell me anything.

Is there any reason why I have to keep it a secret?

I wish it wasn't for a reason that would hurt me...

Well, there are a bunch of other things I'd like to ask "Dungeon Will” about.

If there's anything else, maybe you can tell me.

... but Natsuno's fingers held my lips back when I tried to ask the next question.

"I'm sorry, but I won't tell you anything more. Adventurers reveal everything with their own hands, don't they?

…………

Unexpectedly I can't say anything to the words "will of the dungeon”.

You're absolutely right.

My immature adventurer soul is also screaming cowardly trying to learn the secrets of the dungeon here.

If you're an adventurer, you should unravel the mystery with your own power alone.

Though...

(Damn...... I didn't know someone like this would tell me how to be an adventurer......)

Repentance and embarrassment make my face just a little hot.

But the "will of the dungeon” didn't laugh at me like that, and kept quietly saying the words.

"... In the meantime, I've run errands, and this time, that's it. See you later."

"What...? Oh, hey......!

………… ... What... what?

”The will of the dungeon" to say a sudden goodbye.

I called out in a hurry, but it was Natsuno with a puzzled face who responded.

The expression, the color of the eyes, everything is back to normal.

Apparently, ”Dungeon Will” didn't even hear this reply, and he returned the lead of consciousness to Natsuno.

"... sorry, nothing"

"Oh yeah...?

Apologize to Natsuno who is confused, and sigh one sigh, Phew.

He showed up all of a sudden and suddenly disappeared.

Think of the convenience over here, I don't know what to say, but I'm just a little too selfish.

The next time we see each other, we'll complain a little.

I don't know if such an opportunity will come again.

(Well, for now, keep exploring...)

Sigh again and change your mood.

Although there was a sudden mysterious intrusion, I am now in the process of exploring with Natsuno.

You should focus on exploring and Natsuno.

And... if you obey the will of the dungeon, Natsuno will also be a member of the exploration one day.

You might want to keep it as long as you let me shoot a "romantic crossbow”.

I'll take Natsuno and resume my exploration.

I wanted you to show up to affordable monsters in a different way than you did earlier.